The Learning and Development Cycle

This table and diagram shows how the new Learning and Development Units fit into the
Learning and Development Cycle:
L1
Identify Learning L2
Needs L3

A1 L16 L4 L21
Evaluate Learning A2 L17 Plan and Design L5
Outcomes V1 L18 Learning L6
V2 L20 L7

L8 L12 L19
L9 L13 L22
Deliver Learning L10 L14 L23
L11 L15 L24

A. Identify Learning Needs

L1 Develop a strategy and plan for learning and development

L2 Identify the learning and development needs of the organisation
L3 Identify individual learning aims and programmes

B. Plan and design Learning

L4 Design learning programmes

L5 Agree learning programmes with learners
L6 Develop training sessions
L7 Prepare and develop resources to support learning
L21 Plan how to provide basic skills in the workplace

C. Deliver Learning

L8 Manage the contribution of other people to the learning process

L9 Create a climate that promotes learning
L10 Enable learning through presentations
L11 Enable learning through demonstrations and instruction
L12 Enable individual learning through coaching
L13 Enable group learning
L14 Support learners by mentoring in the workplace
L15 Support and advise individual learners
L19 Provide learning and development in international settings
L22 Introduce training for basic skills in the workplace
L23 Support how basic skills are delivered in the workplace
L24 Support people learning basic skills in the workplace

D. Evaluate Learning Outcomes

A1 Assess candidates using a range of methods

A2 Assess candidates’ performance through observation

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 The Learning and Development Cycle

V1 Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process

V2 Conduct external quality assurance of the assessment process

L16 Monitor and review progress with learners

L17 Evaluate and improve learning and development programmes
L18 Respond to changes in learning and development
L20 Support competence achieved in the workplace

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